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Handover tips for every shift: Clear, concise communication is vital when changing shifts.
- Source :
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Nursing Standard . Feb2021, Vol. 36 Issue 2, p38-38. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- The article offers tips for making effective handover of patients. Topics covered include involving the whole team in handovers, prioritising patient risks and safety, describing specific conditions and symptoms, maintaining confidentiality and social distance, and trying out ward-specific approaches. Also noted are holding concise but focused handovers and being ready to learn from practice.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00296570
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Nursing Standard
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 158941426
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.36.2.38.s15